Higher and Advanced Higher exam cancellation decision to 'be made before February'

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First Minister of Scotland in the middle of a pandemic.Everybody can see how hard you are working to save lives.But there’s no doubt you took your eye off Scotland’s other epidemic – the shameful and lingering one that has unfolded and accelerated on your watch.It has been signposted at every grim turn, not just in death stats but in the pages of the Daily Record.We’ve campaigned solidly for more cash to fund different kinds of treatment programmes and to raise awareness of the extent of the

gran who spent decades working in the care sector has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease just days before Christmas. Sandra Craig, from Carmyle in Glasgow's east end, was given the horrific diagnosis on December 4.

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Christmas. Hundreds of pounds and food were snatched during the break in at Moray Food Plus in Elgin on Sunday morning.

Highers have been cancelled next year following an announcement by the Scottish Government.John Swinney informed MSPs that a new model will be adopted for pupils based on teacher judgement.National 5 exams due to take place next year have already been cancelled, and Swinney has been under pressure to make the same decision on Higher and Advanced Highers.He previously said the impact of coronavirus-related disruption on school pupils in deprived areas weighed "heavily” on whether Higher exams

Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser: “We note today’s decision by the Scottish Government to cancel Highers and Advanced Highers for next year.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterHigher exams will be cancelled in Scotland next year, the Government has announced.Education Secretary John Swinney today told MSPs that "teacher judgement" will be used as part of a new model to form grades.National 5 exams due to take place next year have already been cancelled.Mr Swinney said in his statement there will be no Higher or Advanced Higher exams next year.Scottish Greens MSP Ross

Ayrshire coronavirus cases have been reported in the past 24 hours as decision on tier restrictions looms.The Scottish Government will decide what measures all three Ayrshire local authorities will have tomorrow.Nicola Sturgeon previously said that all Tier 4 local authorities — including East and South Ayrshire — will be moved from the country's toughest measures on Friday, December 11.

pupils from less advantaged backgrounds.An analysis of attendance shows pupils in poorer areas are more likely to have taken time off in the health crisis.Figures at the end of November showed attendance ranged from 85.3% in the most deprived areas to 93.5% in the least deprived.Labour education spokesman Iain Gray said: "This isn't an easy call, but in the interests of the pupils of Scotland it is time for John Swinney to swallow his pride and cancel the higher and advanced higher exams."Gray

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Douglas Barton, 57, was diagnosed with anal cancer in January and given 12 to 18 months to live. The painter and decorator's last wish was to marry his sweetheart Sharon Brown, 48.

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Scottish Government has announced additional funding that the First Minister hopes will help tackle child poverty this winter. The £100 million support package includes a £100 direct payment to all families with children receiving free school meals - and it’ll be made before Christmas.